StackpickSoftware selection checklist
A practical checklist as PDF and DOCX, instant download.
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NewPrices change often, so every entry shows the date it was last checked.
Pick your business tools in ten minutes.
Accounting, e-mail, scheduling, backup, passwords – chosen by five open criteria with EU data protection in mind.
- Advertising clearly marked
- Pros and cons for every pick
- No star ratings, no fake tests
Checklist
Take it with you
All prices are final prices. No VAT is charged (small business under § 19 German VAT Act).
Our picks
Picks, sorted alphabetically
The order is alphabetical, not by commission.
Proton Mail
Encrypted e-mail from a Swiss provider.
Pros
- Privacy-focused provider
- Custom domains on paid plans
Cons
- Paid plans needed for custom domains
- Fewer integrations than big suites
Bitwarden
Open-source password manager for individuals and teams.
Pros
- Open source
- Free tier available
Cons
- Interface is plain
- Team features need a paid plan
Cal.com
Open-source scheduling links for client appointments.
Pros
- Open source
- Free tier available
Cons
- Setup takes some reading
- Advanced features are paid
Plausible Analytics
Cookie-free website statistics from an EU provider.
Pros
- No cookies needed
- EU-hosted
Cons
- Paid from the start
- Less detail than large analytics suites
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How we choose
- Five open criteria
price, cancellation, data protection, ease of use, support – based on provider information.
- We have not tested products
We have not tested products unless the page says so.
- Links are advertising (affiliate links)
Links are advertising (affiliate links) where marked; commission never decides the order.
- Informational only, not tax, legal
Informational only, not tax, legal or investment advice.
Questions
Do I pay more through your links?
No. The price for you stays the same.
Are these tested?
No product is called tested unless we tested it. Picks follow open criteria from provider information; check the provider page before buying.
Where do you sell?
Digital downloads only. Countries: EU/EEA, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland.
VAT?
German small business (section 19 VAT Act): no VAT is charged.